Water spot stains on windows

[white92frankn]

Hello guys! I got a major problem, it's very irritating to see dried water spots on my windows after I had wiped them clean with alcohol and still won't come off. Any suggestions????? Thank You Very Much!!!!

[Raf99]

Obviously it's not water spots. These would come off really easy. So even using hot water, soap, and a scrub brush does nothing?

[Fleetw00d]

As stated, if they were water spots, they should come off with cleaning. One alternative: http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=171528

[cp[mike]]

sounds like Hard Water (mineral) etchings.

fleetw00d's recommendation on polishing would most likely take care of it. Before you go gung-ho with powered polishing you might want to test it out using a cloth, or a couple of the other options mentioned in this DIY:

http://cityscoop.us/honoluluhi-autod...ts-from-glass/

[hiptech]

Hello guys! I got a major problem, it's very irritating to see dried water spots on my windows after I had wiped them clean with alcohol and still won't come off. Any suggestions????? Thank You Very Much!!!!

My philosophy is to take the most benign approach first and work your way to more aggressive fixes from there.

I would start with vinegar first and see how it goes. If that doesn't work try adding some baking soda to form a paste.

If these remedies still don't do the trick it's time to look polishing as fleetwood and Mike have mentioned. You may want to consider Cerium Oxide Glass Polishing Compound. You can find this on Amazon and usually requires an electric polisher. I'd suggest watching a few YT videos first to see how it's done.

Hope this helps...

[93_Accorn]

This would be acid rain. Get you some very fine compound, soapy water in a spray bottle and a wax pad. Clean your window, add some compound snd buff away with the wax pad and mist a little bit of soapy water as needed. Once done you can finish off with a polish.

[white92frankn]

Thanks for the input everyone

After reviewing everyone's reply I will consider trying each approach from least concentrated to full doses. I've tried vinegar/water mix. Also alcohol/water mix. Both cleaned with a soft rag and nothing. Thanks everyone!!!

[sheltonm]

I have had good luck with vinegar/water mix. I've heard that it is safe to use a very fine steel wool also for stubborn water spots.

[dr manhattan]

This would be acid rain.

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my thoughts exactly. Here in NC the acid rain is more concentrated. I used a product called CLR (Calcium Lime Rust) and sorta worked. Just be careful with your paint.

[white92frankn]

^^^
my thoughts exactly. Here in NC the acid rain is more concentrated. I used a product called CLR (Calcium Lime Rust) and sorta worked. Just be careful with your paint.

Cool I'll try this as well. Thank You!!